A shortlived post office (July 1, 1898 through Nov. 1899) served the settlement and Illinois Central Railroad station of Haynes (Haynes Station), midway between Whitesville and Whalen. As this name was already in use, the office was called Auds for its only postmaster, Atha Aud.
| Auds | |
|---|---|
| Postmaster/Compensation | Appointment/Year of compensation |
| Atha Aud | 7/1/1898 |
| 4.37 | 1899 |
| Discontinued to Whalen | 11/18/1899 |
Postmasters and appointment dates – Source: United States Post Office Records
Compensation and dates – Source: Official Register of The United States for years listed